


When Life Gives you Lemons…
Spring is here, and perhaps the warmer weather is giving you a craving for that perfect glass of not-too-sweet, not-too-sour lemonade. But did you know that the bright yellow fruit can do much more than liven up your beverage? Read on to find…

Celebrate Spring with Greens
What Are Spring Greens?
Spring greens are the first cabbages of the year, but without the fibrous crunch of regular cabbage. They look more like a lettuce and have fresh, loose heads without the hard heart found in other cabbages. They are…

Keen on Quinoa
Background
A complete protein and fantastic wheat-free alternative, the demand for quinoa has risen sharply in recent years. Today we’ll look at ways to enjoy this uber-trendy ancient grain.
Quinoa (pronounced ‘keen-wa’) is a great…

The Great Grapefruit
Fun Facts
Grapefruit has long been heralded as a health food. This citrus fruit is refreshing and offers a signature juicy, acidic flavor. It was discovered in the Caribbean, but in the US today, it's mostly cultivated in Florida and California.
Grapefruits…

Turn on the Turmeric!
It’s an exotic rhizome, or root, herb with a bright yellow hue – have you used it before? Turmeric’s bright yellow color comes from phytochemicals that also contribute to its intense flavor and distinct fragrance. Turmeric belongs to the…

How to Choose the Best Chicken to Cook
What are the Health Benefits of Chicken?
Chicken is often seen as the ultimate white meat. It has plus points – it is versatile, cooks easily and quickly, and is one of the most popular meats in the U.S. It's lower in saturated fat than most…

Kombucha
Kombucha is fascinating, both as a hot trend in the beverage aisle and in the biological sense. It is brewed with a live, expanding bacterial culture. Kombucha originated in Asia and has been around for centuries. Its popularity is only growing…

Acai Berry
This berry has been a traditional food and medicine of Amazon basin tribes for centuries, only recently coming to be common on United States shelves. Acai (pronounced ah-sah-ee) berry is a small, round, dark purple fruit obtained from…

Nutrition’s Role in Surviving COVID-19
Nutrition's Role in Covid-19 survival
It’s hard to believe that we have been collectively fighting COVID-19 for an entire year. It’s safe to say that this pandemic has exhausted us. Fortunately we’ve made it to the point where vaccines…

Dietitian Consultant vs Dietician Consultant
Do you know the difference between dietitian consult and dietician consult? In terms of correct spelling, I’ll be breaking that down in today’s blog post.
On Facebook, I see healthcare professionals irked by their titles misspelled.…

How To Cook A Pumpkin In A Microwave
We have officially transitioned from the warmth of summer to the cool crisp air of autumn. It’s my favorite time of year when I can find just about anything in pumpkin spice, take a walk in nature to find trees in shades of yellows and reds,…